Crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West: statistics, rates and trends
379 crimes were recorded in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West at a glance
- Crime trends in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
- Types of crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
- Royal Wootton Bassett South & West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
- Demographics of Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
- Questions about crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (155), anti-social behaviour (65) and criminal damage and arson (57) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,802nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 379 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,814 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West peaked in the year to August 2019 (425 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (346). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 379 | 55.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 346 | 50.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 380 | 55.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 383 | 56.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 360 | 52.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 347 | 50.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 358 | 52.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 425 | 62.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 420 | 61.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (50% below) and public order (41% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 120 to 155 and criminal damage and arson rose from 49 to 57, while public order fell from 34 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 22.7 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 9.5 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Royal Wootton Bassett South & West; the highest is Royal Wootton Bassett North (71.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinkworth, Wiltshire (18.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Royal Wootton Bassett South & West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wootton Bassett North | 394 | 71.4 | +28% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett East | 124 | 29.6 | -47% |
| Lyneham | 144 | 20.9 | -62% |
| Purton | 265 | 36.9 | -34% |
| Brinkworth | 87 | 18.1 | -67% |
| Cricklade & Latton | 261 | 49.6 | -11% |
| Minety | 156 | 32.0 | -42% |
| Calne North | 275 | 54.9 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tanners Close” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tanners Close | 33 |
| On or near Nightclub | 22 |
| On or near The Maltings | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Daisy Brook | 17 |
| On or near Beaufort Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Hart Close | 12 |
| On or near Old Court | 12 |
| On or near Wood Street | 12 |
| On or near The Lawns | 11 |
Of the 314 crimes in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Royal Wootton Bassett South & West has an estimated population of 6,814 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Royal Wootton Bassett South & West average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Royal Wootton Bassett South & West a safe place to live?
Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,802nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West was up 10% on the year before: 379 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 346 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Royal Wootton Bassett South & West?
About 6,814 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Royal Wootton Bassett South & West?
Royal Wootton Bassett South & West is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.